We began our day with math. Today’s lesson was about adding
fractions. Students did this by drawing pictures and writing fraction addition sentences.
When they were adding fractions that did not have the same denominator,
students first changed the fractions to an equivalent fraction that has the
same denominator as the fraction it is being added to. Students are required to
show their work and convert improper fractions to mixed numbers in their
simplest form. We made excellent
progress with the practice work in class. Everybody’s Q 1 – 3 has been
completed, checked, and corrected. Students are to complete the remaining
problems on p. 302 & 303 of the MMS textbook for homework. A number of
students have completed all the practice work in class. Well done!
The remainder of our day was spent on Exhibition. I met with
groups to check on the research work they did yesterday. I made sure that
students had used the checklist they received as a self-assessment. I used the
same tool to assess their work. Students now know if their research work is
meeting expectations. They have been given feedback on improvements that need
to be made. Students were given another “Research & Note-Taking Checklist”
to help self-assess their work today. They were again challenged to use their
class time to complete a minimum of 3 full hand-written pages of jot notes for
their topic, using reliable sources. They will be graded on their research
notes. Students should not begin work on any other component of Exhibition
(except planning the Action component) until the research and essay are done.
The research forms the foundation for all other components and needs to be
completed thoroughly. Grade 6s are asked to find additional sources such as
books, journals, and magazines for additional research. They should bring these
to school on Monday. We worked through gym, and second recess and lunch today.
Students are asked to complete any research work that did not get finished up
in class. Students have received the deadline dates for the research and essay.
Some groups also met with their mentors today.
We ended the day by attending a whole-school assembly where
Calvin was recognised as being an open-minded student and Gurjas as a caring
student. Well done Calvin and Gurjas.
Look out for a Summer Fiesta letter and flyer coming home
today. Also look out for an Eco-Kids letter coming home today, especially if
you have been looking for a safe way to dispose of your old batteries.
Homework &
Reminders
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Return report card comments
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MMS p. 302 - 303
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Exhibition:
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Finish up any incomplete research for homework
o
Keep thinking of ideas and planning to
accomplish your action component
o
Think of next steps for the French component
o
Think of ideas for the music component
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Search for sources about your issue to research in
class this week
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Keep your next mentor meeting in mind
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Bring your device daily
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Research due date April 5
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Essay due date April 11
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Return squash permission form if you haven’t
already
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After-care payments
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Summer
fiesta as well as wristband prices are $20 until Friday and then they go up to
$25
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Summer
uniforms may now be worn
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Wednesday, April 20 – Squash, 2 – 3 pm
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Wednesday, April 27 – Squash, 2 – 3 pm
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